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distill

verb

/dɪˈstɪl/

Meaning

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.

distill the essence

purify, refine, extract, filter, condense

contaminate, pollute

distill water, distill alcohol, distill meaning, distill information

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information